跨文化交际Unit3课件.ppt

Low-Context Communication or Message Most of the information is given in the explicit code; The context or situation plays a minimal role; Communication patterns of direct verbal mode; Speakers send clear, persuasive message that listeners can easily decodeimplicit intent of the verbal message; Stress the importance of explicit verbal messages to convey personal thoughts, opinions, and feelings. Hall’s High-Context Low-Context Cultures “I love you. Do you love me?” C: (blushing)You guess… A: (smiling) I love you more. 你问我爱你有多深 我爱你有几分 你去想一想 你去看一看 月亮代表我的心 Case Study A New Procedure Ms. Cooper: The new tracking procedure hasn’t worked, has it? Mr. Wong: There were some small problems. Ms. Cooper: Whose idea was it anyway? Mr. Wong: We need to learn from this lesson. Ms. Cooper: Yes. It came from Mr. Tung’s division, didn’t it? Mr. Wong: Many people worked on this proposal. Case Study 9 Hierarchical structure in Japan: Depending mainly on seniority, social roles and gender People in lower positions should be loyal and obedient to authority American culture: people are encouraged to challenge authority and voice their own opinions. Case Study 10 What is a company? The company in Japan: a big family Manager take care of employees and the employees are expected to devote themselves (even sacrifice their own interests) to the development of the company The company in France: a loosely-knit social organization Individuals take care of themselves and their families Decision making in the family In Japan: often females not involved, the right lies with the dominating male Movie Appreciation: My Big Fat Greek Wedding Individualism versus collectivism: U.S.A. 200 / Greece -34 Concept of the family: nuclear / extended family (family dinner; wedding) Uncertainty avoidance: U.S.A. -97 / Greece 191 Toula’s father: efforts to be isolated from American culture Ian’s father: tolerance for and acceptance of Greek culture Power